Theory

Yellow signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root, as TaeKwon-Do foundation is being laid.

Chon-Ji literally means ‘Heaven and Earth’. In the Orient it is interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consist s of two similar parts, one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.

1.How many moves in Chon-ji? – 19

2.What is the meaning of Chon-ji? – Chon-Ji literally means ‘Heaven and Earth’. In the Orient it is interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts, one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.

3.What is front snap kick & side piercing kick in Korean? – Ap Chabusigi (front snap kick) & Yopcha Jirugi (side piercing kick)

4.What part of the foot is used when performing front snap kick and side piercing kick? – Ball of the foot – Ap Kumchi (front kick), Foot sword – Balkal (side kick)

5.What is the Korean for a pattern? – Tul

6.What is the Korean for a Thrust? – Tulgi

7.What does the colour Yellow signify? – Yellow signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root, as TaeKwon-Do foundation is being laid.

8.What is L-stance in Korean? – Niunja Sogi

9.What is the weight distribution in L-stance & primary leg? – 70 / 30 the back leg is primary due to having most weight on it

10.What is the Korean for 3 step sparring? – Sambo Matsoki

11.Name 3 blocks in Korean? – Najunde Bakat Palmok makgi, Kaunde An palmok Makgi, Najunde Sonkal Makgi and Chookyo Makgi.

12.What is the blocking tool when using Rising block? – The outer forearm

13.Is Rising block performed half or full facing? - Full facing

14.What is the Korean for double punch? – Doo Jirugi

15.When was taekwon-Do introduced to the UK & by Whom? – 1967 by Master Rhee Ki Ha

16.What is the Korean for fore fist & where? – Ap Joomuk

17.What is the Korean for knifehand & where? – Sonkal

18.What is the Korean for Open fist Thrust (from 3 step sparring no.2) & where? – Pyun Joomuk Tulgi

19.One question from previous Gradings! – Remember and know your previous Theory.